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ITALIAN MEN
WHAT DO YOU CALL 5 ITALIAN MEN CHASING AFTER A GARBAGE TRUCK?
THE GALLOPING GOURMETS.
Submitter comment:
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT "THE GALLOPING GOURMET" WAS THE
NAME OF A TELEVISION COOKING PROGRAM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): GOURMET COOK-COMEDIAN, WHO HAS TRAVELED WIDELY, ; STAR OF THE PROGRAM, GRAHAM KERR, AN AUSTRALIAN
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote ITAL |
Date learned: 09-11-1980
Language
Greeting - of a special kind:
In Australia, instead of asking if you have been waited on, the salesgirl asks "are you right?"
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
original BN [S500] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.
Keyword(s): Australia ; COUNTRY ; Culture ; GREETING ; Nation ; Restaurant ; RIGHT ; Service ; Waitress
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |